Sarasota Offshore Fishing Charters

Sarasota Offshore Fishing Charters runs private fishing trips aboard Fish Tales from Marina Jack. The listed vessel is a 40-foot Luhrs sportfishing boat, with Captain Tyler Chartrand featured on the team page. Its menu ranges from short Gulf outings to extended offshore days.

Contact and booking details

Fish Tales has indoor comforts

The operator describes Fish Tales as a 2001 Luhrs with an air-conditioned salon, galley and enclosed bathroom. A flush toilet, sink and interior seating make the boat worth considering for families who need breaks from the open fishing deck.

The maximum is six passengers, including non-anglers and children. Prices are described as boat rates rather than charges for each guest. The captain and mate are the working crew, and the reservation is private to your group. Confirm the assigned captain when selecting a date.

Time offshore and possible catches

The trip menu describes four-hour runs typically eight to fifteen miles offshore, with progressively longer outings traveling farther. Twelve-hour trips are listed for season-dependent availability. Extended, overnight and two-day charters can be discussed separately instead of assuming the regular menu includes them.

Bottom fishing and trolling target different fish. Grouper, snapper, kingfish and amberjack feature in the operator's descriptions, with other offshore species possible on longer runs. Ask which legally available fish and fishing methods best fit your date, travel tolerance and chosen duration.

Resolve differing published rates

The static rates page lists $950 for four hours, $1,300 for six, $1,700 for eight, $2,000 for ten and $2,350 for twelve. The current homepage booking display shows higher figures on several packages, including $1,100 for four hours and $1,900 for eight.

Use the confirmed booking quote as the actual price. A published fuel-surcharge policy may also apply when marina fuel passes its stated threshold. Ask whether it is active for your date. The rates page's separate inshore link goes to Chasin' Tail, so it should not be mistaken for this offshore vessel.

Supplies and gratuity

Advertised inclusions cover fishing gear, bait, fuel under the stated pricing terms, license coverage, water, soda, ice, sunscreen lotion and lawful catch cleaning. The mate's tip is excluded; the company suggests twenty percent for good service.

Bring food and any permitted personal beverages. The FAQ discourages spray sunscreen, hard liquor, red wine, bananas and GPS devices. Ask about these onboard rules if they affect your packing. Leave a small cooler or bag ready to carry cleaned fish after the charter.

Arrival and cancellation questions

Contact 833-347-4777 or info@srqcharterfishing.com. Meet at Charter Boat Row at 2 Marina Plaza. The FAQ asks guests to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early and limits the group to two vehicles because only two parking passes are available.

Customer cancellation at least 48 hours before the trip is described as eligible for a deposit refund. Confirm the complete current weather policy and payment terms during booking. Rain or moderately choppy conditions do not automatically cancel a departure, so wait for the crew's decision rather than making your own assumption.

Details checked October 11, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Stern of Fish Tales sportfishing boat at its Sarasota dock. Photo from Sarasota Offshore Fishing Charters.

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